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"I also think you will find that stp2014 mentioned Hindlip School, I only commented ied. I do however aplogise that I overlooked the very sad fact a little boy had already died outside that school. And I should have remembered since I joined in the protest running in this paper, when demands for more safety for the children were being made.
And I was also aware that someone / parents had put tempory, but very good 30mph signs int the hedges, but were made to remove them. Then after the road was reclassified an official electronic sign depicting your current speed as you approached the School, was introduced.
But I have noticed that for some time now the 30mph automatic recognition sign seems not to be worrking.
I do not in any way withdraw my general comments about bad parking or speeding outside our schools.
And if you go onto Google earth you can see clearly the parking that should be used by parents dropping their children off at Hindlip School and the very obvious double yellow lines.
Sadly still the cars are speeding, I get drivers who are behind me getting irratated when I slow down as I enter Fernhill Heath. Perhaps as well as more enforcement the 30mph road signs should be moved further towards Martin Hussingtree."

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"Stop means stop!" warn lollipop men and women

Cllr John Smith OBE, County Council Cabinet Member joins Hindlip CE First School's School Crossing Patrol, Tracey Daultrey, and pupils (from left) Edward, Benjamin, Erin, Beth and Holly. during last year's National Road Safety Week.

DRIVERS have been warned 'stop means stop' after a 'worrying' increase in near misses involving school children.

School crossing patrol (SCP) staff who help youngsters cross the road have reported a rise in incidents over the last few months.

Every day thousands of youngsters in Worcestershire are helped safely across roads on their way to school by crossing patrols operating on around 100 sites.

Posters, which show the 'Four Pole' positions detailed in the Highway Code, are on display at sites that have experienced 'failure to stop' incidents.

The four pole positions are: position one (sign upside down) – SCP not ready to cross pedestrians, position two (sign sideways) - a barrier to stop pedestrians, position three (sign held up high and angled into the road) – SCP ready to cross pedestrians which means all vehicles must be prepared to stop and position four (extended out) – vehicles must stop and remain stationary until the patrol returns to the pavement.

Drivers who flout the rules risk three points on their driving licence, a fine of up to £1,000 and a driving ban.

Cllr John Smith, Worcestershire County Council's cabinet member for Highways, said: "It's difficult to understand why people take such risks and break the law by failing to stop when our school crossing patrols signal to do so. Thankfully, the vast majority of motorists respect the job these dedicated people carry out within their communities but, unfortunately, there are still irresponsible drivers out there putting others and themselves in danger.

"The message is clear. Stop means Stop. There is just no point in taking risks for the sake of a few seconds."